Average Rent in Gainesville, FL
9 apartment buildings, 28 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,823/mo
Cheapest
$1,195/mo
Properties
9
Units
28
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Gainesville, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Gainesville, FL Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
39th Avenue Apartments
1101 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Alsander GNV
1900 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Chelsea Apartments
2510 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Square One Apartment Homes
1800 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Uptown Village Apartments
3780 NW 24th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Wildflower
1210 SW 11th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Circa Properties
111 NW 16th St, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39th Avenue Apartments 1101 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA | $1,195 | $1,195 | $2.52 | 4.1 (92) | 1 |
| 2 | Alsander GNV 1900 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA | $1,315 | $1,538 | $2.98 | 4.2 (264) | 3 |
| 3 | Chelsea Apartments 2510 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA | $1,425 | $1,506 | $1.49 | 4.2 (116) | 8 |
| 4 | Square One Apartment Homes 1800 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA | $1,495 | $1,495 | $1.45 | 4.2 (50) | 1 |
| 5 | Uptown Village Apartments 3780 NW 24th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA | $1,699 | $1,833 | $1.57 | 3.6 (280) | 8 |
| 6 | Wildflower 1210 SW 11th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA | $1,950 | $2,434 | $2.33 | 4.3 (161) | 7 |
| 7 | Circa Properties 111 NW 16th St, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 (76) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
39th Avenue Apartments
4.1 (92)1101 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Alsander GNV
4.2 (264)1900 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Chelsea Apartments
4.2 (116)2510 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Square One Apartment Homes
4.2 (50)1800 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Uptown Village Apartments
3.6 (280)3780 NW 24th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Wildflower
4.3 (161)1210 SW 11th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Gainesville, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,823 per month, based on 28 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,195 at 39th Avenue Apartments to $1,950 at Wildflower.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,423/mo | $1,195/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,889/mo | $1,701/mo | 5 |
| 2 Bed | $1,884/mo | $1,315/mo | 10 |
| 3 Bed | $1,812/mo | $1,425/mo | 11 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Gainesville, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Gainesville, FL averages $1,889/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,884/mo. At the local median household income of $45,611, that works out to 48% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Gainesville, FL at $1,214/mo. The current tracked market average runs 50% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Gainesville, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gainesville, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$73,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,823/mo.
Comfortable income
$88,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,195/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Gainesville, FL is $45,611 , about 48% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Gainesville, FL
Overall prices in Gainesville, FL runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Gainesville, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,823 |
| Utilities | $398 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $949 |
| Healthcare | $463 |
| Other goods and services | $741 |
| Estimated total | $4,893/mo |
Population
143,611
Median household income
$45,611
Census median rent
$1,214/mo
Rent as % of income
40.5%
Median age
26.5
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Florida
How Gainesville, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Gainesville, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,097 | +70% | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,835 | +56% | 26 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,087 | +14% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,687 | -7% | 21 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,674 | +47% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,221 | +22% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gainesville, FL?
The average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,823 per month, based on 28 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Gainesville, FL?
The lowest available rent in Gainesville, FL starts at $1,195 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville, FL average $1,889/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,701/mo across 5 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Gainesville, FL average $1,884/mo. Units start from $1,315/mo across 10 units currently listed.
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